Pam Welden
Oakland
Summary
33Yrs experience assisting with general dentistry, implants, oral surgery, orthodontics and TMJ. Dynamic and self-motivated Professional Dental Assistant with a proven track record. Excelled in multitasking and organizational skills as well as patient education in general dentistry and TMJ. Strong work ethic and initiative. Achieved optimal compliance with patient treatment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Cleaner
Self Employed Services
03.2016 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service while addressing specific cleaning requests from clients.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to varied work schedules for different clients'' needs.
- Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by meticulously cleaning and sanitizing residential properties.
Dental Assistant
Southern Dental Implant Center
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools, dental equipment to prevent cross contamination, and set up treatment rooms for next procedure.
- Performed preclinical interviews along with before and after photographs.
- Provided chairside and surgical implant placement assistance, along with patient education, and post op care.
- Performed x-rays while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Taking impressions, pouring study models, fabricating temporary crowns, and bleaching trays.
- Performed preclinical interviews and took before and after photographs.
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. Herbert Blumenthal - Practice Limited to TMJ
12.1995 - 11.2022
- 33Yrs experience assisting with general dentistry, implants, oral surgery, orthodontics and TMJ.
- Assisted in TMJ training and treatment.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Filed dental and medical insurance, ensuring HIPPA compliance.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Memphis, TN09.1990
High School Diploma -
Craigmont High School
Memphis05.1989
Skills
Strong Work Ethic
Self-Motivation and Initiative
Multitasking proficiency
Organizational and interpersonal skills
Experience in Insurance Filing
Ordering and Inventory control
Experienced in dental/TMJ patient education
Excellent comunication skills
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Southern Dental Implant Center
06.2019 - 03.2023
Professional Cleaner
Self Employed Services
03.2016 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. Herbert Blumenthal - Practice Limited to TMJ
12.1995 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Craigmont High School
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